Prospect Rankings

KCKicking’s evaluation of a prospect is reflected in two ways: rankings and ratings. Previously, the only way to improve your ranking and rating with KCKicking was to attend a College-Prep Showcase; however, due to increased demand, we now provide additional opportunities to increase individual standings. Rankings and ratings are both updated three times per year, after the College-Prep Showcase and Elite Performance Camps (January, June and August).

*TRANSFER* - Nick has excellent power and gets a great pop on the ball. His kicks have proper trajectory and rotation. He has proven he has what it takes to kick at the division 1 level. He could come into any program and push to be the starter. He has the drive and determination to keep improving and does what it takes to realize his goals. Nick won the field goal and kickoff competitions at the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase. Nick will end up at a division 1 program. Offer now!

Thomas was one of the best kicking prospects in his class coming out of high school. He was capable of hitting 4.1+ second hang-times on KOs his senior year. Thomas has committed to LaFayette and should immediately compete for a starting position. He also is going to play Quarterback for the scout team. Thomas is game-ready and is sure to help his team when called upon.

Lane is an exceptional athlete. He competes at a high level each and every time we see him. He went 8/8 and 7/8 on FGs at the 2013 Spring College-Prep Showcase earning him the FG champion award. He followed up this performance by winning the "Last Man Standing" competition at the Wichita Instructional Camp, and making the finals at the most recently 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase. Lane is the best ball-striker in his class. Every kick is fluid and pure. He makes solid ball contact and generates exceptional trajectory. Lane has the ability to hit touch-backs on kickoffs with solid hang-times. Lane is our top prospect in the 2014 senior recruiting class. D1-SCHOLARSHIP PROSPECT!

Justin is a well-rounded athlete and has possibly the quickest leg in his class. He is also considered one of our top combo (kicker/punter) prospects. He continues to improve each time we see him. He is smart, is focused, and has the drive and determination to realize his dreams. He has big time D-1A kickoff distance & hits a solid FG off of the ground with range up to 60 yards. Definite D-1 SCHOLARSHIP prospect! (Update 6/21/14) Justin will be able to contribute immediately at Emporia State. Excited to see Justin reach his full potential and compete at a high level.

Andrew makes good ball contact on both field goals and kickoffs. He is aggressive and attacks the ball, and loves to compete. Andrew will be able to contribute immediately at Northwest Oklahoma State as a dual threat player.

We have watched Nathan develop into an elite level kicker over the past 2.5 years. He is hands down the best competitor that we've seen in our program. With 4 charting sessions in a 2 year period, he's gone 30/34, with 22 of those kicks being from 40+ yards. He is a current JUCO prospect looking to transfer to a D1 program. He has the size, athletic ability, and mental toughness to excel in a big-time program. He is this recruiting class's most polished prospect. Offer a scholarship NOW!

*Transfer* - We've worked with Josh over the past three years. He has always been one of our more refined prospects and has either won or placed very well at every showcase he has attended. We feel Josh has the ability to come into any collegiate program and make an immediate impact and push for a starting position. His kicks are clean, has a repeatable swing, and finds a way to make a high percentage of his kicks. Kickoff steps are consistent and can consistently drive the ball to the goal line or beyond. Game-ready prospect!

Isaiah was a very talented kicker coming out of high school. He is one of the purest field goal kickers in his class and has a consistent ball flight. Isaiah has great size for a kicker. He has a very fluid kicking motion and is a competitor.

Tanner is built like a collegiate kicker by having excellent size and superior strength. His swing is repeatable and fluid. He has made tremendous improvement on his ball striking ability over the past year. He competed extremely well at the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase. He went a combined 13-16 during both FG charting sessions and ended up tied for 2nd (out of 90 participants). Tanner will make a great fit at a D1 football program and is capable of contributing early on. Contact this prospect now!

Austin has the build and frame to further develop into an elite level kicker. He makes outstanding ball contact and is able to produce pure ball rotation, excellent trajectory and long flying balls. Kicking appears to come very natural to Austin. At the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase, he beat every participant classes 2014 and younger during the Kickoff Competition. At this time, his kicking skills are more refined than his punting skills. Austin should receive a lot of recruiting interest!

Ryan is absolutely one of our most ready to play D-1A prospects. He hits one of the best FGs off of the ground in his class and abdolutely destroys his Kickoffs. He won the Spring 2013 College-Prep Showcase Kickoff competition. Ryan WILL end up playing Division 1 football for a large program. Inquire about this prospect now!!!

Troy has the build and strength to be a dominate kickoff specialist. When firing on all cylinders, Troy can hit kickoffs in the 4.0 second range. At the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase, he placed 2nd amongst kickers class of 2014 and younger (over 80+ participants). He's continued to show progression on his ball-striking ability. He has FG range out to 55+ yards. Troy is very focused and is determined to be one of the best kickers in his class. Troy is one of our most intriguing prospects as he has such a huge upside!

Travis is a very well rounded athlete and gifted kicker. He makes up for his size by how aggressive he is in his approach and swing. He has great leg speed. His best ball compares closesly with the best prospects in his class. His ball striking is consistent and gets true ball rotation on all of his kicks. He has the drive and determination to excel at any collegiate level football program. Very promising prospect!

Dillon has made some huge improvements over the last year. He has a good, athletic build and decent flexibility and strength. He is our smoothest FG kicker in his class, hands down. Dillon as already made the transition to hitting the ball directly off of the turf, and this will benefit him for years to come. Expect Dillon to continue to improve, adding a little more distance on his kicks and getting better hang/distance on his KOs and he will realistically be a D1 prospect!

We worked with Javier for the first time at the Spring 2013 College-Prep Showcase. He impressed the entire coaching staff. His ability to make solid ball contact is phenomonal. He competes at a very high level and does not get flustered. Has a very natural leg swing and can create a tremendous amount of power. Simply one of our most talented kickers. If Javier can transition to kicking off the ground effectively, keep your eyes on this prospect!!!

Trenton is a solid kicker that can also punt. He has a lot of strength and has a smooth, consistent, repeatable swing. At the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase, he showed extremely well during the instructional portion. He gets excellent trajectory and ball rotation on his kicks. He has the ability to hit crushing kickoffs but needs to fine-tune his steps to become more consistent. Trenton will continue to improve and is a very promising prospect for highly competitive football programs.

Brock is tall with a solid frame. He hits an excellent field goal while producing consistent end over end rotation and trajectory. He competed very well at the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase. Placed in the top 10 on KOs and scored well at the FG charting session. Brock has improved tremendously over the past year and we consider him one of our top prospects in his class.

Bryan is a fundamentally sound kicker, has the ability to learn quickly, and has shown he can handle pressure and make kicks when it counts. He has continued to develop into a top prospect for his class. He gets excellent height on his kicks and has shown superior ball striking ability. Look for Bryan to have a big senior season and land a spot at a Division 1a or D1AA school.

Jacob is an excellent competitor and makes a high percentage of his kicks. He competed very well at the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase by standing out in both field goal charting sessions (finished tied for 2nd at finals). We'd like to see him work on his fundamentals more and increase his flexibility. He generates solid power on his field goals but his power is not converting into distance and hang-time on his kickoffs. Jacob is strong, athletic and has a good build. Very promising prospect!

Dakota has a true passion for kicking. He continues to challenge himself every single day on the field and has made tremendous strides in his kicking game. He's recently shown that he can hit solid FG’s off of the ground from 50+ yards. At the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase, he made the FG finals (out of 80 athletes). His kickoffs have improved dramatically and is capable of hitting one of the best kickoffs in his class. He needs to improve his consistency just a bit to ensure solid ball-contact each and every kick. Dakota has HUGE upside potential and will push for a starting position his first year in a College football program.

AJ competed very well at the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase; finished in the top 10 in FGS and top 25% in Kos (out of 90 participants). AJ is one of the top prospects in the state of Kansas. His fundamentals and mechancis are solid and we've seen him drastically improve over the past few years. We believe this progress will only continue and he should be able to immediately contribute at a D2 school or could be groomed into a D1 prospect shortly. Very promising prospect!

Cole is a combo specialist who excels at punting slightly more than kicking. He is among our top punters in his class. He recently won the punting Competition at the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase. He consisently punts the ball with decent hang-times and excellent distance. When he gets ahold of the ball, it flies! Cole should find that he is getting recruiting interest from all divisions of College football.

Collin has shown that he is a pure ball striker and is fundamentally sound. He is a very controlled athlete and is in tune with the mechanics of the entire kicking process. His hits all look similar. Has a very repeatable swing. Collin performed very well in game situations. His field goal ability is superior to his kickoff ability. With a little more power and explosiveness, Collin will see subtle improvements in both aspects of the kicking game. Very promising prospect!

Aaron has excellent size and strength. He can hit the ball as far (and high) as anyone in his class. At the 2013 Kansas City Instructional Camp, Aaron won both the kickoff competition and field goal charting competition. Aaron thrives on pressure and can step up to the plate. He could turn into a very promising combo prospect if he refines his mechanics and technique for punting. He will get a lot of College interest over the next year strictly because of his leg strength!

Justin has a strong kickoff leg and shows great potential on field goals. He needs to show better consistency on his field goals, but with some work on technique, Justin has the ability to be a great kicker and compete early in his career at the College level.

Bailey performed well at both the 2012 & 2013 College-Prep Showcases. At the 2013 event, he was crowned the Punt Champion. He's recently trained kicking FGs from the ground. Improvement on his trajectory will come with time. He also made the FG finals in the 2013 Showcase event. Time and time again he's shown us the ability to perform in high pressure situations. Bailey has great focus and determinaiton. He'll need to improve his hang-times and distance on kickoffs to be ranked amongst the top in his class. Look for Bailey to gain a lot of College interest over the next year.

Brady is a phenomenal kicker for his class. He shows elite leg strength and consistency on field goals Can improve on keeping his eyes back more often. One of the best field goal balls in his class. Brady's kickoffs are very solid. Has shown in the past to consistently reach -5 to -10 yards. We would like to see brady continue to get mechanically consistent and generate major D-1 attention next year as a senior.

Connor is a really good athlete and has a lot of natural ability. He is very smooth in his approach, swing and follow-thru. I'd like to see him get a little more extension throughout the follow-thru to get elite level power/hang/distance. Connor pays attention to detail, is driven, and appears to have a bright future. Could be a top guy for the next few years.

Dallas has improved a ton since the first time we saw him. Shows the ability to absolutely crush the ball. Can make 50 yard field goals with ease. Needs to improve the consistency of his FG follow-through. Look for Dallas to make these subtle adjustments & make himself a top prospect contender going into his senior season.

Hunter showed us flashes of being a top prospect at our Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase. He placed in the top 25% on KOs. He has a very fluid swing and generates a lot of power. If he is able to improve his consistency, Hunter will really become a weapon. He has the fundamentals to be competitive and will contribute immediately at a mid-level football program or higher!

Jack has the drive and determination of a great competitor. The ball "pops" off of his foot when he makes solid contact. He is naturally explosive and has a fluid, repeatable swing. Currently, his production on kickoffs don't match his ability. For both FGs and KOs, he'll need to improve the quality of his ball-striking. Jack will be a valuable asset for a mid-level College football program.

Dylan is a competitor. At the Dec. 2012 Showcase, he went 7-8, with his only miss coming from 50 yards. He needs to work on driving the ball higher into the air. However, he is already kicking from the ground and this will come along with a little more time. Dylan has position himself be a kicking threat in high school and get some interest from College teams.

Nathaniel has a true passion for kicking. He has solid mechanics and fundamentals. We'd like to see Nathaniel work on his strength and flexibility as we feel this will help him get to the next level. His kickoffs are decent and we feel will continue to improve with continued training.

Spencer has been a solid kicker for a few years now. Spencer hits a consistent ball and his swing is very repeatable. We'd like to see him attack the ball with a little more aggression to be able to hit the ball a little further and get better hang-times on kickoffs. Spencer will continue to improve and can be immediately competitive at the D2 level.

Ryan is a legitimate dual-threat specialist. He has solid mechanics in both kicking and punting. He finished in the top 10 during the kickoff competition at the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase. He shows flashes of stellar ball-striking ability. Has a fluid swinging motion with decent repeatability. We'd like to see his field goal swing finish a little higher. Ryan will help out a College football program for years to come.

Joe is a very solid punter which also can handle place-kicking duties. He does a good job at swinging his leg up and thru the ball on punts. He is quick and explosive, which allows him to have great "best" balls and decent mis-hits. He is an excellent combo prospect and should help out at whichever collegiate football program he ends up at.

Austin has great form and technique. His consistency can be improved. His best ball is good from 50+ yards. With improved athletic ability and leg speed, Austin could be one of our top prospects in his class. He is already one of the top KO specialists.

*Transfer* - Alex is a strong athlete who has the ability to hit an amazing ball. He gets excellent trajectory while kicking off of the ground. We'd like to see him attack the ball a little more and improve the consistency of his ball-striking. Alex kicks a clean kickoff ball and achieves good hang-time. With improved consistency on his field goals and increased distance on his kickoffs, Alex should become an elite prospect.

Gareth is tall with a good build to him. Hits a nice field goal with solid end over end rotation. Generates excellent trajectory on his field goals and is a pure ball striker. Gareth hits one of the better kickoffs in his class. He uses his leg length as leverage to explode through the ball. We are excited to see how this strong kicker improves this off-season and competes for a starting position at a collegiate level program.

Håkon has great leg strength and a natural ability to hit the football. His mechanics are a little unorthodox, but at times he is able to hit a very good looking ball. We'd like to see him refine his technique so he is able to be more consistent. He gets excellent trajectory on his kicks and gets a lot of power into each and every swing.

Morgan is a solid field goal kicker with a strong leg. He has an excellent build and size. Is a combo prospect. On FGs, shows he can hit the same ball a good percentage of the time. Need's to work on swinging up on his follow-through to generate more power and higher trajectory. Morgan's kickoff's are decent but have a room for improvement. Lots of upside potential. We are excited to see where Morgan will continue his football career!

Josh has the ability to hit solid field goals the majority of the time. His approach has created a few inconsistencies as his steps are a tad slow and twists off his plant foot. With a few technical improvements, Josh will tune-up very quickly. He has the ability to drive the ball into the end zone. With a follow-through which finishes a little higher, he'll achieve great hang-times. Very promising prospect.

Cameron is big and strong. Hits his FG with very nice rotation. Has made the finals in both the 2011 and 2012 College Prep Showcases. Can perform well under pressure. With some improvement on his KOs, Cameron will be a top prospect!

Ross competed at the Winter 2013 Winter College-Prpe Showcase. He attacks the ball well. He needs improve his ball-striking ability. Has a smooth approach and good leg speed. Ross shows decent strength on kickoffs. With more work on overall kicking consistency, Ross can land himself at a NAIA or D-3 football program.

Collin has good size and technique. At times, he can be inconsistent with his ball-striking. As long as Collin keeps working on his consistency (leg swing, foot position, follow-thru) he'll see immediate improvement.

TJ shows flashes of strong kicks and repeatability. With more work on mechanics, consistency and his ball-striking skills, TJ will reach his full potential. The main thing for improvement is his ball-striking. Improving on his overall athletic ability and leg speed will help generate further and higher kicks as well. Has a good foundation and we're confident he'll continue to improve!

Steve gets excellent trajectory on his kicks. His mechanics are very repeatable. He performed well at the Dec. 2012 Showcase. He needs to improve on both his hang-time and distance on his KOs. With continued work on his overall athletic ability, Steve could sore up the rankings!

Justin has a great build and fluid leg swing motion. He gets exceptional trajectory on his kicks. He gets ample distance with his punts, but he needs to continue to focus on getting the proper hang-time. This will come with practice, time and diligent work on his mechanics. Also, with continued work on his overall athletic ability, Justin will sore up the rankings!

Yianni is fundamentally sound. His approach, swing and follow-through is all very fluid. Most recently at the 2013 Winter College-Prep Showcase, he was struggling to make proper ball contact. This may have been due to transitioning to hitting the ball off of the ground. At times, he's capable of hitting a very good looking ball with proper end over end rotation. Currently, his kickoffs are his strength. If Yianni is able to refine his ball-striking ability, his production level will immediately jump!

Drue competed at the Dec. 2012 College-Prep Showcase. He showed flashes of excellent ball contact, fluid leg swing and proper mechanics, but lacked the consistency to do it every kick. For Drew to maximize his potential, he'll need to make some small adjustments to his technique and develop a practice strategy to be able to make it repeatable. He does not use a traditional style to punt the football, so it's possible he would do well in a roll-out or rugby style punting scheme. He attacks the ball!

Raul has fluid kicking motion. He also has a fast leg for his size. He sometimes struggles to repeat his approach and swing the same each and every kick. With some formal instruction, Raul could make some strides with some small alterations to his mechanics and technique. His kicking skills are currently higher than his punting skills.

Tymony has good size and strength. He needs to continue to work on his mechanics and technique to be able to make consistent ball-strikes. We are curious to see how he htis the ball directly off the ground. Tymony has demonstrated he is willing to do what it takes to get better. He is a very focused athlete.

Jesse has a lot of naturally ability and, at times, strikes the ball VERY well. Improvement on his consistency is needed to take his game to the next level. He has a good frame and a fluid kicking motion.

Matt has made huge improvements since we've started working with him. At times he can make excellent ball contact. While at the Winter 2013 College-Prep Showcase, he struggled making the transition to hitting FGs off of the ground. He played for a powerhouse high school football team. He's shown the dedication and commitment necessary to take his game to the next level.

Selvin is an excellent raw talent. Shows the ability to successfully kick-off of the ground. With more coaching and fine tuning on his mechanics, Selvin can sore through the rankings in the next years to come.

Tanner has good size and can generate some good leg speed. If he refines his mechanics and technique, he'll see results very fast as he has excellent power. He needs to improve on ball striking consistency in order to produce a true flying and rotating kick. Tanner's punting ability is above his kicking ability right now. Look for Tanner to really work hard this off-season and see positive results his senior year of high school football.

Austin is a solid kicker with decent size. Shows the ability to make solid ball contact and generate end over end rotation of his field goals. Need's to improve on field goal mechanics and consistency. Austin hits a nice kickoff with decent rotation. Look for Austin to improve on his kickoff mechanics and increase his strength going into next season. Austin can develop into a good asset for his high school team at kicker with hard work and dedication.

Matt competed at the Dec. 2012 Showcase. He needs to continue to improve his athletic ability in order to move up the rankings. With faster leg speed and flexibility, he'll add more distance and height to his FGs and KOs. Currently, his FG ability is beyond his KO ability. He needs to drive the ball higher and get good ball rotation for his KOs.

Eric shows good leg speed and the ability to make field goals a good amount of the time. Can improve on ball striking consistency and seeing the ball better. Eric's kickoffs show decent hang-time and distance. Look for Eric to really work hard this off-season on hitting a consistent ball and swinging up. Can't wait to see the improvement Eric makes on the field for his team next season.

Matt is primarily a punter and can do placekicking duties in a back-up role. He has demonstrated a consistent mold and drop. He has good hand skills and is comfortable under the pressure of a live snap. As he continues to develop his strength and flexibility, look for Matt to improve and gain some colleges attention. Because Matt is a left-footed punter, he could cause some additional pressure to punt returners because of the unusal ball rotation he generates.

Ryan has the drive and determination to keep growing as a punter. He has excellent flexibility and extension during the follow-through. He has shown improvement every time we have worked with him. He's starting to turn more and more punts over (spirals). With the passion Ryan displays for punting, there appears to only be bright things in the future for this prospect!

Caleb has good mechanics and excellent technique. He'll continue to develop as an overall athlete and could become a better ball striker. He needs quicker leg speed in order to get the height and distance that is needed for longer kicks. Participated in the Dec. 2012 College-Prep Showcase.

Luke brings a great attitude to the field every time we see him. Hits a nice field goal as well as decent kick-offs. With more work on consistency, look for Luke to be a serious threat for his team next season.

Laine is very coach-able and has an excellent attitude. His technique and mechanics need a little work as he is still new to kicking. He has excellent flexibility. As Laine refines his technique, look for him to continue to improve.

Jon is new to kicking and punting. His skills as a punter are more advanced than his kicking skills. He has shown the ability to accept coaching and improve with little instruction. He has the strength and physical build of high caliber athletes. With improvement on his mechanics and technique, Jon will be able to gain some interest at the College level.

Mikaela is highly motivated to get better at kicking. She participated at the 2013 Wichita Instructional Camp and made progress throughout the whole day. With some work on her ball contact, Mikaela will see significant improvement. She has a very positive attitude.

Daniel is an excellent competitor and refined kicker. His swing is very repeatable. He won the 2013 Wichita Instructional camp charting session by hitting 8/8 FGs backing up to 50 yards. Daniel will be an asset for whichever College program he ends up with. His ability to perform under pressure is impressive. We expect big things out of Daniel during his senior season and should garnish some Division 1 interest!

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